id,filing_uuid,filing_type,registrant_name,registrant_id,client_name,filing_year,filing_period,issue_code,specific_issues,government_entities,income_amount,expense_amount,is_no_activity,is_termination,received_date
584116,44530271-4a12-455e-8244-489931fe36cd,Q1,TUGGEY ROSENTHAL PAUERSTEIN SANDOLOSKI AGATHER LLP,323331,TOUCHSTONE COMMUNITIES INC,2008,first_quarter,VET,Issues related to quality of care and funding for the elderly and related matters including veteran's healthcare.,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,,0,0,2008-03-16T14:52:31-04:00
584119,660c5902-50cc-4ee8-8a90-b8ca5b74977c,Q1,THE DUBERSTEIN GROUP INC.,12675,HEALTH NET FEDERAL SERVICES,2008,first_quarter,VET,"Tri Care - Executive Branch actions regarding this matter.
Veterans Administration - Executive Branch actions regarding this matter.","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,White House Office",100000,,0,0,2008-03-16T14:52:31-04:00
584138,f65306bb-3065-4712-82fb-3a611a593207,Q1,"IMPACT TEXAS COMMUNICATIONS, LLP (D/B/A IMPACT US)",87472,TEXAS COUNCIL OF COMMUNITY MHMR CENTERS,2008,first_quarter,VET,"Veterans' mental health, S 38, HR 5176, S 2182","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,,0,0,2008-03-16T14:52:31-04:00
584223,023e1952-9b86-4ddd-b38d-0e473f74c122,Q2,"IMPACT TEXAS COMMUNICATIONS, LLP (D/B/A IMPACT US)",87472,TEXAS COUNCIL OF COMMUNITY MHMR CENTERS,2008,second_quarter,VET,"Veterans' mental health, S38, HR5176, S2182","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,,0,0,2008-03-23T11:31:28-04:00
585035,46d11cf3-5bf1-4131-9f47-950fe24e972f,Q1,"DUTKO WORLDWIDE, LLC",12868,COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,2008,first_quarter,VET,Provide assistance to the client on issues related to West Los Angles Healthcare Center (Veteran Affairs).,"Executive Office of the President (EOP),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",40000,,0,0,2008-04-03T13:36:58-04:00
585079,f31f4c01-3089-4e2d-badd-e4cf576edac2,Q1,AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY,300856,AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY,2008,first_quarter,VET,S. 2004/HR 2818 creating Epilepsy Centers of Excellence at the VA.,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,50000,0,0,2008-04-03T15:10:35-04:00
585687,78449bd8-2937-41f1-98a1-83cb728f1f37,Q1,"FEDERAL SOLUTIONS, LLC",311371,MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY,2008,first_quarter,VET,Provisions relating to research and education,"Agriculture, Dept of (USDA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Justice, Dept of (DOJ),Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA),Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),SENATE,Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",50000,,0,0,2008-04-07T13:20:28-04:00
585824,9257cb36-9e70-4028-af67-97e99568832c,Q1,KEMP GROUP LLC (DBA - KEMP PARTNERS),87676,MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES,2008,first_quarter,VET,Issues related to medical care for veterans.,"Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD),Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",50000,,0,0,2008-04-07T16:17:57-04:00
586007,d6753a7f-0fc0-49aa-af7d-367b36cd6b91,Q1,"WHITMER & WORRALL, LLC",292892,MONSTER GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS,2008,first_quarter,VET,Issues to encourage veteran employment strategies for federal agencies.,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Labor, Dept of (DOL),SENATE",50000,,0,0,2008-04-08T11:03:27-04:00
586424,1c6d183f-2f94-4e85-93a4-adfe04263bbc,1A,"JACQUES & ASSOCIATES, INC.",290877,UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION (FORMERLY GOODRICH CORP),2008,first_quarter,VET,Terahertz Technology for Medical Imaging,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",10000,,0,0,2008-04-09T12:00:34-04:00
586470,2c6d9a38-91f7-4902-85f1-75baf7ac831d,Q1,THEODOSIOU CONSULTANTS,54621,THEODOSIOU CONSULTANTS,2008,first_quarter,VET,"H.R. 1418, H.R. 2764, H.R. 2366, H.R. 2199, S. 793, S. 2639, S. 1645, S. 1349, S. 1233, S. 38","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",90000,,0,0,2008-04-09T12:42:15-04:00
586491,ba94b40b-d277-4313-82a2-5842abdafc35,1A,THEODOSIOU CONSULTANTS,54621,THEODOSIOU CONSULTANTS,2008,first_quarter,VET,"H.R. 1418, H.R. 2764, H.R. 2366, H.R. 2199, S. 793, S. 2639, S. 1645, S. 1349, S. 1233, S. 38",,90000,,0,0,2008-04-09T12:56:37-04:00
586526,8832c3c1-64c4-4559-9e03-fc5aef7bf458,Q1,FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION,14781,FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION,2008,first_quarter,VET,S. 2654 The Citizen Soldier and Military Veteran Travel Reimbursement Act; H.R. 5143 The Securing Success for Veterans on Campus Act; H.R. 5155 The Combat Veterans Debt Elimination Act; S. 2536 The Combat Veterans Debt Elimination Act; H.R. 5148 The Combat Veterans Debt Elimination Act,"Defense, Dept of (DOD),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Navy, Dept of,Office of the Secretary of Defense,SENATE,U.S. Coast Guard (USCG),Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",,140000,0,0,2008-04-09T13:58:12-04:00
586805,eec82927-1edd-4df2-a200-cb72d457e6f4,1A,"DUTKO WORLDWIDE, LLC",12868,COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,2008,first_quarter,VET,Provide assistance to the client on issues related to West Los Angles Healthcare Center (Veteran Affairs).,"Executive Office of the President (EOP),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",40000,,0,0,2008-04-09T17:06:14-04:00
587114,efd5115f-d89e-4959-9931-0b54b2f98b90,Q1,ELAINE ACEVEDO,297170,CENTER POINT INC,2008,first_quarter,VET,"No specific bill but have held general discussions regarding how to assist VA with its failure to reach combat veterans who need substance abuse counseling, family counseling, and PTSD counseling.","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",30000,,0,0,2008-04-10T12:34:07-04:00
587373,a8ca1e04-48a6-4300-97ba-430951b618ea,Q1,RICCHETTI INCORPORATED,62778,OLYMPIC PRECISION,2008,first_quarter,VET,issues relating to the Department of Veterans Affairs,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",30000,,0,0,2008-04-10T16:35:16-04:00
587384,5bfe03c5-a103-4a04-9193-ca764c50a13c,Q1,CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS,7691,CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS,2008,first_quarter,VET,"H.R. 551 - Home Ownership for America's Veterans Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend the eligibility period of veterans for mortgage financing and requires annual inflation adjustments after 2010 to limits on state veteran bond amounts. H.R. 2385 - 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act - would extend and improve access to a number of benefits designed for veterans.  This includes exempting Veterans from paying loan fees and expand opportunities for veterans to purchase, build, repair or improve a home by increasing access to low interest loans through the Veterans Affairs Home Loan Guaranty Loan Program for homes valued up to $625,000. The current program requires loan fees and is capped at the conforming loan rate of $417,000.

H.R. 3997 - Defenders of Freedom Tax Relief Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide tax relief and earnings assistance to members of the uniformed services, increase penalties for noncompliance with tax requirements, and make technical amendments and clerical corrections. Makes permanent the eligibility of veterans for mortgage bond financing of residences without regard to first-time homebuyer requirements. Increases to $100 million the veterans' mortgage bond limitation in Alaska, Oregon, and Wisconsin. Revises the definition of ""qualified veteran"" for mortgage bond financing eligibility purposes to make such definition applicable to veterans in all states. 

H.R. 4884 - Helping Our Veterans to Keep Their Homes Act of 2008 would allow for 100% financing of certain VA home loans, would set limitation on the amount of fees that can be charged, and would increase the VA conforming loan rate to 150% of the conforming loan rate.

S. 1409 - 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act - would extend and improve access to a number of benefits designed for veterans.  This includes exempting Veterans from paying loan fees and expand opportunities for veterans to purchase, build, repair or improve a home by increasing access to low interest loans through the Veterans Affairs Home Loan Guaranty Loan Program for homes valued up to $625,000. The current program requires loan fees and is capped at the conforming loan rate of $417,000.","Federal Communications Commission (FCC),Federal Reserve System,HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD),Internal Revenue Service (IRS),SENATE,Treasury, Dept of",,30000,0,0,2008-04-10T16:40:28-04:00
587412,b7abef9a-e417-430b-af95-2b84be27998a,Q1,"EMPOWERING VETERNS, INC.",317151,EMPOWERING VETERNS INC,2008,first_quarter,VET,"Disability Ratings, Health Care, Education",,,,0,0,2008-04-10T17:17:56-04:00
587802,cfde2cee-784e-424c-8f87-8a81c55d6fcf,Q1,THE CRANE GROUP INC,11297,UNITED STATES OLYMPIC COMMITTEE,2008,first_quarter,VET,HR 4255 United States Olympic Committee Paralympic Program Act,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",30000,,0,0,2008-04-11T13:48:35-04:00
588256,175fb77b-a9a2-40a7-849f-e0c5a8ba2f0a,Q1,VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES,39837,INTERSYSTEMS,2008,first_quarter,VET,Information technology for healthcare database management.,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",20000,,0,0,2008-04-14T06:57:13-04:00
588377,f7c73b34-5b0e-4a2a-adb9-d60d92ef27a9,Q1,AMERICAN ORTHOTIC & PROSTHETIC ASSOCIATION,3003,AMERICAN ORTHOTIC & PROSTHETIC ASSOCIATION,2008,first_quarter,VET,Veteran and military-connected health care legislation and regulation that may impact the practice and/or delivery of orthotics and/or prosthetics.,"Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),Food & Drug Administration (FDA),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",,29402,0,0,2008-04-14T10:47:08-04:00
588906,b8cecbf8-ba73-4d11-88a3-f75944f60315,Q1,CLARK & WEINSTOCK,9443,AMERISOURCE BERGEN SPECIALTY GROUP,2008,first_quarter,VET,"Veterans Pharmacy Supply Chain.
Veterans Appropriations Bill, H.R. 2642, Military Construction and Veteran Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008.","Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",40000,,0,0,2008-04-14T15:13:56-04:00
589518,67ab5faf-dc88-48e2-a63c-6efc2b4e1022,Q1,CLARK & WEINSTOCK,9443,AMERICAN VETERANS DISABLED FOR LIFE MEMORIAL,2008,first_quarter,VET,"Pass coin legislation.
Lobbied in support of passing S. 2119 through the Senate.
Assist in securing federal funding for the street realignment around the memorial.","Architect of the Capitol (AOC),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD),SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT)",20000,,0,0,2008-04-15T10:08:32-04:00
590860,c0fbe2ed-1b3f-4c9a-883b-a22a1ebc9c4a,Q1,"DOWNEY MCGRATH GROUP, INC.",12573,DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS,2008,first_quarter,VET,"HR 5554 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services available to veterans from the Department of Veterans Affairs for substance use disorders, and for other purposes.  
S. 2639 - A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care S 2799 - A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services available to women veterans, especially those serving  in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs and for other purposes.
HR 4107 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services available to women veterans, especially those serving  in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs and for other purposes.
S 2162 -  A bill to improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders, and for other purposes.
HR 4053 - To improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders, and for other purposes.  
Legislative initiative in support of increased funding for Traumatic Brain Injury screening","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",40000,,0,0,2008-04-16T06:58:34-04:00
591244,84ab4d6d-9d51-477f-93c8-2c5ed57ddc5e,Q1,"IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN VETERANS OF AMERICA, INC.",317071,IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN VETERANS OF AMERICA INC,2008,first_quarter,VET,"H.Con.Res.99- Congressional budgets for 2007-2012; H.J.Res.20- Appropriations Resolution FY07; H.R.100-Veterans' Equity in Education Act of 2007; H.R.1102-Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007; H.R.1268- Dignity for Wounded Warriors Act of 2007; H.R.1354-Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007; H.R.1418- Reauthorization of the Traumatic Brain Injury Act; H.R.1436- Retired Pay Restoration Act; H.R. 1490- To provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; H.R.1538- Wounded Warrior Assistance Act of 2007; H.R.2005- Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2007; H.R.2189- To require pre- and post-deployment mental health screenings for members of the Armed Forces; H.R.2199- Traumatic Brain Injury Health Enhancement and Long-Term Support Act of 2007;  H.R.2219- Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act of 2007; H.R.2239- Early Access to Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Benefits Act; H.R.2265- Responsibility to Iraqi Refugees Act of 2007; H.R.2330- Veterans' Employment Transition Support Act (VETS); H.R.2366- SBA Veterans' Programs Act of 2007; H.R.2385-To provide and enhance education, housing, and entrepreneur assistance for veterans who serve in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001; H.R.2514- Assured Funding for Veterans Health Care Act; H.R.2689- To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a program for the provision of readjustment and mental health services to veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom; H.R.2702- Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007; H.R.2818- To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of Epilepsy Centers of Excellence in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs; H.R.2874- Veterans' Health Care Improvement Act of 2007; H.R.2910- Veterans Education Tuition Support Act of 2007; H.R.2943- Benefit Rating Acceleration for Veteran Entitlements Act of 2007; H.R.3195-ADA Restoration Act of 2007; H.R.3256- Psychological Kevlar Act; H.R.327- Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act; H.R.3298- 21st Century Servicemembers Protection Act; H.R.3329- Homes for Heroes Act of 2007; H.R.3391- Military Family and Medical Leave Act; H.R.3429- Hire a Hero Act; H.R.3480- Let Our Veterans Rest in Peace Act; H.R.3793- Veterans Guaranteed Bonus Act of 2007; H.R.4148- National Guard and Reserve Active Duty Higher Education Act; H.R.4219- Immediate Benefits for Wounded Warriors Act; H.R.4883- To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for a limitation on the sale, foreclosure, or seizure of property owned by a servicemember during the one-year period following the servicemember's period of military service; H.R.4884- Helping Our Veterans to Keep Their Homes Act of 2008; H.R.530- Military Educational Parity Act of 2007; H.R.538- South Texas Veterans Access to Care Act of 2007; H.R.612- Returning Servicemember VA Healthcare Insurance Act of 2007; H.R.67- Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007; H.R.690- To amend title 10, United States Code, to reduce the minimum age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service from 60 to 55; H.R.704- To amend title 38, United States Code, to reduce from age 57 to age 55 the age after which the remarriage of the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran shall not result in termination of dependency and indemnity compensation otherwise payable to that surviving spouse; H.R.4156- FY2008 Iraq Supplemental Appropriations; H.R.3222- Defense Appropriations; H.R.2642- Military/Veterans Appropriations

S.1005- Military Reservist and Veteran Small Business Reauthorization Act of 2007; S.1084- A bill to provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans; S.1096- Veterans' Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007; S.1146- Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2007; S.117- A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve benefits and services for members of the Armed Forces, veterans of the Global War on Terrorism, and other veterans, to require reports on the effects of the Global War on Terrorism; S.1205- A bill to require a pilot program on assisting veterans service organizations and other veterans groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty; S.1233- Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007; S.1271- Homecoming Enhancement Research and Oversight (HERO) Act; S.1283- A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the management of medical care, personnel actions, and quality of life issues for members of the Armed Forces who are receiving medical care in an outpatient status; S.1409- 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007; S.1606- Dignified Treatment of Wounded Warriors Act; S.1651- Refugee Crisis in Iraq Act; S.1718- Veterans Education Tuition Support Act; S.1825- Commission on Wartime Contracting Establishment Act; S.1898- Military Family and Medical Leave Act; S.1999- Military Eye Trauma Centers of Excellence; S.22- Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007; S.2585- Armed Forces Suicide Prevention Act of 2008; S.38- Veterans' Mental Health Outreach and Access Act of 2007; S.383- A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service in the Persian Gulf War or future hostilities from two years to five years after discharge or release; S.439- Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2007; S.455- Active Duty Military Tax Relief Act of 2007; S.479- A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans; S.589- A bill to provide for the transfer of certain Federal property to the United States Paralympics, Incorporated, a subsidiary of the United States Olympic Committee; S.604- Military Health Care Protection Act; S.644- Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007; S.713- Dignity for Wounded Warriors Act of 2007; S.723- Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007; S.793- Reauthorization of the Traumatic Brain Injury Act; S.CON.RES.21-  Congressional budgets for 2007-2012; S.1645- Military/Veterans Appropriations","Defense, Dept of (DOD),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Labor, Dept of (DOL),SENATE,Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",,30000,0,0,2008-04-16T10:41:45-04:00
591910,20781cca-8e16-43ec-9f5f-c36c7688c9d6,Q1,AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY,59251,AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY,2008,first_quarter,VET,1.  Urged Congressional support for increased mental heatlh services for older veterans:  Attended a briefing regarding the increase in mental health staff at the Veterans Administration,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,40000,0,0,2008-04-16T12:51:25-04:00
592323,b7e554d5-3489-4c22-885b-1baf73028ecd,Q1,PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA,30724,PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA,2008,first_quarter,VET,"H.R. 2790, a bill to establish a head of VA Physician Assistants
H.R. 3458, a bill to establish a pilot program on TBI care
H.R. 3819, the ""Veterans Emergency Care Fairness Act""
H.R. 4053, the ""Mental Health Improvements Act"" H.R. 4107, the ""Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act""
H.R. 4146, Emergency medical care in non-VA facilities
H.R. 4204, the ""Veterans Suicide Study Act""
H.R. 4231, the ""Rural Veterans Health Care Access Act""
H.R. 1102, the ""Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act""
H.R. 1211, the ""Resuming Education After Defense Service Act""
H.R. 1214, the ""Veterans' Survivors Education Act""
H.R. 2247, the ""Montgomery GI Bill For Life Act""
H.R. 2385, the ""21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act""
H.R. 2702, the ""Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act""
H.R. 2910, the ""Veterans' Education Tuition Support Act""
The ""Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Authorization and Lease Act""","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Justice, Dept of (DOJ),Natl Institutes of Health (NIH),SENATE,Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",,143238,0,0,2008-04-16T14:32:55-04:00
592381,24c1c75d-8b50-4781-aae0-de73a1a7d8a4,Q1,CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY,7782,CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY,2008,first_quarter,VET,"S 22, Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, all provisions related to higher education
HR 2702, Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, all provisions related to higher education","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,310000,0,0,2008-04-16T14:41:57-04:00
592386,061ee0a2-ceec-438e-aeb5-7bd1ab23d023,Q1,"K&L GATES, LLP",32098,SYNOSIA THERAPEUTICS INC,2008,first_quarter,VET,"Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs and HR 3222, DOD Appropriations for FY08 and FY 2009, explore potential federal business development opportunities including grants, contracts and appropriations for medical therapeutics.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Research.","Defense, Dept of (DOD),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",20000,,0,0,2008-04-16T14:41:57-04:00
592440,0e01aa71-5557-4a23-b726-35570537aea9,Q1,"PLATINUM ADVISORS, LLC",61516,UNITED STATES OLYMPIC COMMITTEE,2008,first_quarter,VET,HR 4255 United States Olympic Committee Paralympic Program Act - Authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide assistance to the Paralympic Program of the United States Olympic Committee,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",20000,,0,0,2008-04-16T14:50:42-04:00
592613,4c135d53-b277-4c0d-8d81-4a13bf8b9e45,Q1,"CONGRESSIONAL SOLUTIONS, INC (CSI)",297237,UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM,2008,first_quarter,VET,Met with VISN 17 Director regarding Returning servicemembers care in the North Texas region.,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",60000,,0,0,2008-04-16T15:29:57-04:00
592735,0a02d8b6-d577-4e38-9ce7-0f728ebfb2ad,Q1,"JB ADVOCACY, LLC",294110,HURON CONSULTING SERVICES LLC DBA STOCKAMP (FORMERLY KNOWN AS STOCKAMP/A HURON,2008,first_quarter,VET,"Department of Veterans Affairs, Veteran's Health Administration, Third Party Collections.",,90000,,0,0,2008-04-16T15:54:48-04:00
592747,45dfb3df-6557-4c07-8c08-7dd093595a5c,Q1,"POLICY IMPACT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.",31758,FRANKLINCOVEY,2008,first_quarter,VET,Funding and report language to provide for a readjustment counseling pilot program for military families and veterans as requested for inclusion in Title II of the Fiscal Year 2009 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill; Mental Health Improvements Act of 2007 (H.R. 4053/S. 2162).,,20000,,0,0,2008-04-16T15:56:04-04:00
593642,9c9b06e0-5aa1-46ad-910d-f94b57086d80,Q1,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF VETERANS' RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS,76775,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF VETERANS' RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS,2008,first_quarter,VET,"FY 2009 funding for the VA Medical and Prosthetics Research Program
Revisions to 38 USC 7361-7368","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",,26776,0,0,2008-04-17T09:03:35-04:00
594051,0dc8bae2-b03a-469e-8a74-497ea4f1df74,Q1,ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES,4493,ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES,2008,first_quarter,VET,"H.R. 4463/S. 2377, ""Veteran Health Care Quality Improvement Act""

Issue: Scholarship and Loan Forgivenes for VA physicians, VA Quality Management.","Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),Education, Dept of,Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Office of Management & Budget (OMB),SENATE,Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",,120000,0,0,2008-04-17T10:47:15-04:00
594144,e688801f-57d1-45e1-a943-d06d0964cf05,Q1,"FBA, INC.",14894,CITY OF AURORA,2008,first_quarter,VET,Veterans Hospital,"Bureau of Reclamation,HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",30000,,0,0,2008-04-17T11:00:42-04:00
594345,f63c1e9b-799d-4db5-a05f-ccfeaac19859,Q1,THE RHOADS GROUP,6644,WELL DOC COMMUNICATIONS,2008,first_quarter,VET,Veterans Health - IT,"Air Force, Dept of,Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",10000,,0,0,2008-04-17T11:23:47-04:00
594471,909ef0ee-cd85-4b84-a6d9-05fbbe0859c5,1T,THE RHOADS GROUP,6644,CERNER CORPORATION,2008,first_quarter,VET,General Health IT Issues,"Air Force, Dept of,Defense, Dept of (DOD),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",80000,,0,1,2008-04-17T11:41:49-04:00
594647,f2af418c-1dd9-469b-95c0-53be2e2c4306,Q1,"EASTERSEALS, INC",27720,"EASTERSEALS, INC.",2008,first_quarter,VET,S 1606: Dignified Treatment of Wounded Warriors Act of 2007; HR 4986 National Defense Authorization Act of 2008; S 1233: Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007; HR 2199: Traumatic Brian Injury Health Enhancement and Long-term Support Act of 2007; HR 2239: Early Access to Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Benefits Act of 2007; HR 2874: Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act of 2007; FY2009 Military Constructions/Veterans Affairs Appropriations.,"Agriculture, Dept of (USDA),Defense, Dept of (DOD),Education, Dept of,Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC),Federal Communications Commission (FCC),General Services Administration (GSA),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Justice, Dept of (DOJ),Labor, Dept of (DOL),Natl Council on Disability,SENATE,U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS),Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA),White House Office",,125221,0,0,2008-04-17T12:25:03-04:00
594658,a3607bd6-8eed-481e-bc5d-029bb5880eea,Q1,GREG ROMBERG,77710,CITY OF AURORA CO,2008,first_quarter,VET,Veterans Hospital,"Bureau of Reclamation,HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",10000,,0,0,2008-04-17T12:27:11-04:00
594734,60d00ea0-5019-4e3f-9090-a181f4561403,Q1,"RICK CARNE CONSULTING, LLC (DBA SGI GROUP, LLC)",291798,DAYTON DEVELOPMENT COALITION,2008,first_quarter,VET,FY09 Appropriations,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",10000,,0,0,2008-04-17T12:48:04-04:00
594772,b64b47cd-0e12-4311-a044-84a6ea7e664f,Q1,SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY,37540,SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY,2008,first_quarter,VET,Appropriation for the development of a resource center to assist veterans with disabilities and their families.,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,60000,0,0,2008-04-17T12:54:33-04:00
595192,4e17c010-564b-4323-9f23-669a1bfb0285,Q1,FAEGRE BAKER DANIELS CONSULTING,34158,ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS INC,2008,first_quarter,VET,Issues related to VA sstndardization of blood glucose testing equipment and supplies,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",80000,,0,0,2008-04-17T14:15:58-04:00
595227,fb9f7d51-3be0-4717-9c5f-e53c90292310,Q1,THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM,39531,THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM,2008,first_quarter,VET,"proposed South Texas VA Clinic, no specific legislation introduced","Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),Education, Dept of,Energy, Dept of,Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Natl Science Foundation (NSF),SENATE,Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",,290000,0,0,2008-04-17T14:21:01-04:00
595333,465875c4-f65f-4dbf-a4e1-d68a214f05c6,Q1,FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH LLP,12631,T WALLACE BLACKTOPPING INC,2008,first_quarter,VET,Paving Contract at Great Lakes Naval Training Center and Great Lakes Veterans Administration Hospital.,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",10000,,0,0,2008-04-17T14:36:02-04:00
595658,c83ea5a5-ae8a-4cac-aa9c-39e833428649,Q1,THE RHOADS GROUP,6644,GELTECH SOLUTIONS,2008,first_quarter,VET,Landscape management issues and outreach to Federal agencies,"Defense, Dept of (DOD),Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",21500,,0,0,2008-04-17T15:23:46-04:00
595666,bf7c005b-ecc8-4abd-a40c-8c3515ca595c,Q1,"KOGOVSEK & ASSOCIATES, INC.",21847,CITY OF PUEBLO CO,2008,first_quarter,VET,H.R. 1660; support establishment of  a national veterans' cemetery in southern Colorado,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",9000,,0,0,2008-04-17T15:24:51-04:00
595714,681233fb-244d-43cc-acea-a0717341b81c,Q1,THE RHOADS GROUP,6644,"INSPIRED TECHNOLOGIES, INC.",2008,first_quarter,VET,Marketing Inspired Technologies' product to the Department of Veterans Affairs,"Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",20000,,0,0,2008-04-17T15:29:18-04:00
595728,6a8fd5f8-9d77-4768-b2a8-cb02f1cca0f9,Q1,AMERICAN CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION,1898,AMERICAN CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION,2008,first_quarter,VET,"Support for provisions of law that would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide eligible veterans with chiropractic
care within the DVA's health care system and to employ doctors of chiropractic as DVA's employees.  H.R. 1470, H.R. 1471.
FY08 & FY09 VA Appropriations Bills","Defense, Dept of (DOD),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Labor, Dept of (DOL),Office of Personnel Management (OPM),President of the U.S.,SENATE,Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",,80000,0,0,2008-04-17T15:30:28-04:00
595736,354629f9-9c03-4c6a-acfb-c49c301966d9,Q1,THE RHOADS GROUP,6644,DYNAMIC ANIMATION SYSTEMS INC,2008,first_quarter,VET,Federal Marketing of virtual training system,"Defense, Dept of (DOD),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Justice, Dept of (DOJ),SENATE,Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",30000,,0,0,2008-04-17T15:31:34-04:00
595833,bcd23acf-fb71-447e-8a39-fd9d01bc0003,Q1,THE RHOADS GROUP,6644,"INRANGE SYSTEMS, INC.",2008,first_quarter,VET,Marketing InRange System's products and technologies to The Department of Defense and The Department of Veterans Affairs,,,,0,0,2008-04-17T15:47:44-04:00
596120,debf6133-a906-4e98-b113-14f4dac9450b,Q1,THOMAS R. DALY,11583,AMERICAN CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION,2008,first_quarter,VET,"Support for provisions of law that would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide eligible veterans with chiropractic
care within the DVA's health care system and to employ doctors of chiropractic as DVA's employees. H.R. 1470, H.R. 1471.
FY08 & FY09 VA Appropriations Bills","Defense, Dept of (DOD),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Labor, Dept of (DOL),Office of Personnel Management (OPM),President of the U.S.,SENATE,Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",,,0,0,2008-04-17T16:19:08-04:00
596660,105c1127-4654-42fa-bac6-7f44f34b3bbf,Q1,DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC,12915,LW CONSULTING LLC,2008,first_quarter,VET,Lobbied in support of mental health programs for veterans.,"Energy, Dept of,HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",10000,,0,0,2008-04-17T17:38:17-04:00
596897,ee47dc9b-b59a-4b63-95f0-0ba27e8c5c89,Q1,"VAN NESS FELDMAN, LLP",39815,NATIONAL VETERANS' TECHNOLOGY COALITION,2008,first_quarter,VET,Appropriations for information technology contracts to service-disabled veteran owned businesses.,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",30000,,0,0,2008-04-17T18:31:06-04:00
596925,456b0cb1-9126-4068-85c8-dca99d44962b,Q1,"VAN NESS FELDMAN, LLP",39815,MCKESSON CORPORATION,2008,first_quarter,VET,Education regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor contract.,"Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",20000,,0,0,2008-04-17T18:40:35-04:00
597005,73b43e37-f3c7-4e8d-9217-8b53e458b90d,Q1,ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC AND LAND-GRANT UNIVERSITIES (APLU) FORMERLY NASULGC,40023190,ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC AND LAND-GRANT UNIVERSITIES (APLU) FORMERLY NASULGC,2008,first_quarter,VET,S. 22 - 21st Century G.I. Bill,"Education, Dept of,Energy, Dept of,HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Natl Institutes of Health (NIH),Natl Science Foundation (NSF),SENATE",,170200,0,0,2008-04-17T19:11:48-04:00
597091,8485730b-6539-4805-b043-093760ed991f,Q1,"BEARINGPOINT, INC.",69275,BEARINGPOINT INC,2008,first_quarter,VET,"Veterans healthcare technology and systems, online health records","Defense, Dept of (DOD),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD),Justice, Dept of (DOJ),Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC),SENATE,State, Dept of (DOS),Treasury, Dept of,U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID),U.S. Coast Guard (USCG),Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",,500000,0,0,2008-04-17T20:31:56-04:00
597136,c030f263-43bb-4b9b-a9b7-a74609513720,Q1,"K&L GATES, LLP",32098,MIND INSTITUTE,2008,first_quarter,VET,"Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury legislation, issues relating to funding for traumatic brain injury research.","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",,,0,0,2008-04-17T21:53:41-04:00
597200,1dc63d9a-a0c3-4328-bf88-aed8f72e8012,Q1,VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES,39837,MADISON CENTER,2008,first_quarter,VET,"H.R.2689/S.38, To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a program for the provision of readjustment and mental health services to veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes, Veterans mental health care related issues.","Defense, Dept of (DOD),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",30000,,0,0,2008-04-18T06:42:14-04:00
597342,056224f2-423a-4658-8d50-b2059f396f58,Q1,THE ADVOCACY GROUP,261,"JB ADVOCACY, LLC ON BEHALF OF HURON CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC",2008,first_quarter,VET,"Department of Veterans Affairs, Veteran's Health Administration, Third Party Collections.",,20000,,0,0,2008-04-18T09:09:55-04:00
597370,74b852bc-2f5b-4c4a-9120-61e578a78764,Q1,AMVETS/AMERICAN VETERANS,3914,AMVETS/AMERICAN VETERANS,2008,first_quarter,VET,"Education 
Veterans Benefits
Veterans Health care
National Security","Defense, Dept of (DOD),Education, Dept of,Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD),Labor, Dept of (DOL),SENATE",,90000,0,0,2008-04-18T09:20:17-04:00
597466,4eec3b2f-3f05-4b37-a1c8-aae3f5efb8a8,Q1,BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION,66716,BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION,2008,first_quarter,VET,"- Medical device supplier contract with Veterans Administration
- S. 2160 Veterans Pain Care Act","Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),Commerce, Dept of (DOC),Food & Drug Administration (FDA),Government Accountability Office (GAO),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Intl Trade Administration (ITA),Office of Management & Budget (OMB),Patent & Trademark Office (PTO),SENATE,State, Dept of (DOS),Treasury, Dept of,U.S. Trade Representative (USTR),Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",,400000,0,0,2008-04-18T09:41:17-04:00
597833,b809d884-fd0f-47dc-9c21-91970b5bdef0,Q1,"UNITED AMERICAN NURSES, AFL-CIO",91295,UNITED AMERICAN NURSES AFL-CIO,2008,first_quarter,VET,H.R.. 4089 - Protecting Collective Bargaining Rights for VA Nurses,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,18000,0,0,2008-04-18T10:24:48-04:00
598023,31dad51c-35bf-4fdc-a706-98ccffe31efc,Q1,TROUTMAN STATEGIES,81511,PRESS GANEY ASSOCIATES INC,2008,first_quarter,VET,Monitor patient improvement issues as they relate to Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; monitor issues Department of Defense as they relate to patient improvement; monitor issues in Congress as they relate to patient improvement.,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",30000,,0,0,2008-04-18T10:47:07-04:00
598085,0f4d7014-d8df-4ba9-ae82-0c9838759e78,Q1,INDIANA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (IRMC),321976,INDIANA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (IRMC),2008,first_quarter,VET,Obtaining a Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Indiana County,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,,0,0,2008-04-18T10:53:55-04:00
598221,d65517bd-1a23-4dac-8f60-13fc42bc0915,Q1,BROWN RUDNICK LLP,287895,MEDTRONIC INC,2008,first_quarter,VET,"S. 2160, Veterans Pain Care Act of 2007
Veterans and civilian pain care issues","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",40000,,0,0,2008-04-18T11:06:50-04:00
598516,fad42f50-3a7d-4975-8587-d457fb5f14fb,Q1,THE ADVOCACY GROUP,261,UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA,2008,first_quarter,VET,Seeking authorization of soldiers to scholars program to help honorably discharged veterans to become teachers in inner cities and poor rural neighborhoods.,,10000,,0,0,2008-04-18T11:31:54-04:00
598524,9e3fb9ce-17be-45af-bb14-7fa8ca51cd38,Q1,THE ADVOCACY GROUP,261,ASSOCIATION OF CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGES,2008,first_quarter,VET,HR 1470 bill to direct Department of Veteran Affairs to accelerate expansion of chiropractic health care benefits at DVA medical care facilities.,,20000,,0,0,2008-04-18T11:32:24-04:00
598641,e1ac75c3-70b5-4634-a156-4a37aa26d50f,Q1,"THELEN (FORMERLY, THELEN REID BROWN RAYSMAN & STEINER LLP)",32998,CITY OF MIDLAND TX,2008,first_quarter,VET,Participation in Veterans Affairs Department workforce placement program.,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS),Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP),SENATE,U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS),Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",30000,,0,0,2008-04-18T11:43:05-04:00
598877,ca353d84-ea9c-4041-9d4f-2ffb5a14f6b5,Q1,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES,26615,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES,2008,first_quarter,VET,To permit all retired members of the Armed foreces who have service connected disabilities to receive military retired pay concurrently with veterans' disability compensation; to improve veterans health care and access to it; to allow payment of full military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) benefits concurrently with VA Dependency Indemnity Compensation (DIC); to provide a payment to members of the Merchant Marin from World War II; to rescind the freeze on enrollment of Priority 8 veterans into the VA health system; to provide for an annual Cost of Living increase for all benefits programs of the Deparment of Veterans Affairs; to allow Concurrent Receipt of both Military Retired Pay and VA Disability Pay for all  retirees to include mdically retired and those retirees rated below 50 percent disabled.,"Defense, Dept of (DOD),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Office of Personnel Management (OPM),SENATE,Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA),White House Office",,42017,0,0,2008-04-18T11:58:11-04:00
599217,eb647661-92d0-4eeb-b05d-eed140a3580b,Q1,DALEY POLICY GROUP,63110,NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL,2008,first_quarter,VET,Interested in securing a grant to show the effects of a new medical procedure in dealing with PTSD.  DOD Appropriations,"Defense, Dept of (DOD)",10000,,0,0,2008-04-18T12:47:43-04:00
599450,b958b966-375c-474a-b10b-256385cea1d6,Q1,THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR EYE AND VISION RESEARCH,314055,THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR EYE AND VISION RESEARCH,2008,first_quarter,VET,Support for Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Research Programs,,,97500,0,0,2008-04-18T13:20:30-04:00
599762,dc1b1ceb-29dc-4f70-bd6d-9afd76055a10,Q1,"DANIEL J. FRENCH & ASSOCIATES, LLC",284675,SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY,2008,first_quarter,VET,Appropriation for the development of a resource center to assist veterans with disabilities and their families.,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",50000,,0,0,2008-04-18T13:50:50-04:00
600085,6b60511e-6b6a-48cc-a726-d60f6fca79b9,Q1,NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH,27582,NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH,2008,first_quarter,VET,"Veterans Mental Health Outreach and Access Act (S 38), Sections 1-3, all provisions that would authorize the VA to increase the availability of mental health support for veterans and to contract with community mental health centers to provide services.","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,48000,0,0,2008-04-18T14:18:11-04:00
600306,52dc49ea-b5df-4280-95b3-7fc816bead02,Q1,"TURNER POLLARD STRATEGIES, LLC",311850,SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION,2008,first_quarter,VET,"H.R. 23/S. 961, the Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2007.","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Maritime Administration (MARAD),SENATE,White House Office",40000,,0,0,2008-04-18T14:35:14-04:00
600454,4ea64d6b-a699-420b-8e82-708895932b48,Q1,"PACE, LLP",30495,FILIPINO CAUCUS OF THE HAWAII STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,2008,first_quarter,VET,Veteran Affairs Committee,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,,0,0,2008-04-18T14:50:41-04:00
600957,e5693533-3fd6-4110-8673-dea9a871aeaa,Q1,LNE GROUP,308811,COMM STEEL,2008,first_quarter,VET,Securing contracts.,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",8000,,0,0,2008-04-18T15:26:40-04:00
601214,912f596c-70c1-4d9b-92ac-94a19f588d60,Q1,"NVG, LLC",76833,NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR FILIPINO WORLD WAR II VETERANS EQUITY,2008,first_quarter,VET,"Filipino Veterans of World War II, Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007(S. 1315), (HR. 760).","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,,0,0,2008-04-18T15:45:46-04:00
601452,5a4c89ef-1393-4405-bdad-387613799cba,Q1,AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES,1557,AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES,2008,first_quarter,VET,"S. 22, ""Post September 11 Veteran Educational Assistance Act of 2007,"" all titles.","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,40000,0,0,2008-04-18T16:08:48-04:00
602288,2d05a77e-e534-4c0d-996d-e6ed196b4471,Q1,AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION,3151,AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION,2008,first_quarter,VET,"S. 1223, Traumatic Brain Injury Bill
S. 479/H.R. 327, Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act
H.R. 612, Returning Service Member VA Healthcare Insurance Act of 2007 S. 117, Lane Evans Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007
S. 713/H.R. 1268, Dignity for Wounded Warriors Act
H.R. 922, Veterans Administration Mental Health Services Enhancement Act
H.R. 1588, Comprehensive Assistance for Veterans Exposed to Traumatic Stressors Act of 2006
H.R. 5835, Veterans Identity and Credit Security Act of 2006
H.R. 4986, Defense Authorization Act of 2008
S. 793, Reauthorization of Traumatic Brian Injury Act
S. 2689 (no title)","Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),Defense, Dept of (DOD),Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA),Federal Trade Commission (FTC),Food & Drug Administration (FDA),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Indian Health Service,Justice, Dept of (DOJ),Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH),Office of Management & Budget (OMB),Office of Personnel Management (OPM),SENATE,Social Security Administration (SSA),Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA),White House Office",,127101,0,0,2008-04-18T17:25:02-04:00
602489,865cfe38-1884-4356-84d2-0cbc7af9ad62,Q1,GOLDEN HORIZONS,44275,GOLDEN HORIZONS,2008,first_quarter,VET,Veterans Community Nursing Home Program & ancillary outpatient program benefits.,"Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Office of Management & Budget (OMB),SENATE,Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA),White House Office",,96013,0,0,2008-04-18T17:55:56-04:00
602913,5916cd7e-a2b5-4bc3-ab60-6bfece7a5f19,Q1,"GUN OWNERS OF AMERICA, INC.",17192,GUN OWNERS OF AMERICA INC,2008,first_quarter,VET,"H.R. 2640--NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007
S.2084--School Safety and Law Enforcement Improvement Act of 2007","Executive Office of the President (EOP),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,282283,0,0,2008-04-18T20:28:13-04:00
603029,d038b506-4971-4a0b-b857-324222cfd804,Q1,THE PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE GROUP,40047364,UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL FOUNDATION,2008,first_quarter,VET,Hearings on The Citizen Soldier Community Support Program.,"Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",20000,,0,0,2008-04-19T09:21:19-04:00
603639,defb2fd3-b0bf-41c1-b70e-357cd22b3560,Q1,"MCKENNA, LONG & ALDRIDGE",76913,INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS INC,2008,first_quarter,VET,brain injuries; vocational rehabilitation and education,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",30000,,0,0,2008-04-19T18:28:34-04:00
604132,8800f64e-b8da-482d-99ed-6c9387564ccb,Q1,ALCALDE & FAY,818,BEARINGPOINT INC,2008,first_quarter,VET,Veterans healthcare technologies and systems,"Defense, Dept of (DOD),Federal Communications Commission (FCC),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Interior, Dept of (DOI),Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC),SENATE,State, Dept of (DOS),Transportation Security Administration (TSA),Treasury, Dept of,Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",50000,,0,0,2008-04-20T13:31:17-04:00
604355,c98f43cf-8164-4581-b625-b8ba0ae49755,Q1,ALCALDE & FAY,818,WILL INTERACTIVE,2008,first_quarter,VET,Market Suicide Prevention Program that has been produced for the US Army; Educate on interactive video training technology;,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",10000,,0,0,2008-04-20T16:18:18-04:00
604501,54053768-2bc8-453e-ba79-0e48430fa22d,Q1,KING & SPALDING LLP,21632,ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS CORPORATION,2008,first_quarter,VET,VA standardization of purchasing policies relating to blood glucose equipment,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",40000,,0,0,2008-04-20T18:42:27-04:00
604589,d2399f6b-0d81-4253-aa2f-7d9e1fa76c1a,Q1,"JILL WARREN, P.C.",323012,AMERICAN MILITARY RETIREES ASSOCIATION,2008,first_quarter,VET,Address concerns in 2007 Defense Authorization Act regarding military retirees' access to Tricare benefits.,"Defense, Dept of (DOD),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Office of Management & Budget (OMB),SENATE",15000,,0,0,2008-04-20T20:26:55-04:00
604626,aedec4fa-0add-471a-8b9f-893621608c5e,Q1,"KINGHORN, HILBERT & ASSOCIATES",21676,ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE,2008,first_quarter,VET,"FY09 MilCon & Veterans Affairs Appropriations Measure, Small Business Directory issues","Air Force, Dept of,Army, Dept of (Other),Defense, Dept of (DOD),Defense Logistics Agency,HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Navy, Dept of,SENATE,Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",20000,,0,0,2008-04-20T21:52:48-04:00
604710,b5ce47a5-bdae-4e03-8aaa-6c81c5bdc3b1,Q1,"CHAPMAN CAPITOL CONSULTING, INC.",322716,AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATION,2008,first_quarter,VET,"HR 1824 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the scope of programs of education for which accelerated payments of educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be used, and for other purposes","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",30000,,0,0,2008-04-20T23:25:57-04:00
604820,c864fe5a-aa2b-47bf-822a-f18b5602bf48,Q1,ENDO INTERNATIONAL,40011075,ENDO INTERNATIONAL,2008,first_quarter,VET,Supported Veterans Pain Care Act of 2007 (S. 2160),"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,410000,0,0,2008-04-21T05:12:50-04:00
604915,69f4619f-51e9-4f80-95fc-e497e0b160a9,Q1,DLA PIPER LLP (US),76855,MAINE VETERANS HOMES,2008,first_quarter,VET,"2009 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations provisions on State Veterans Homes.
Implementation of P.L. No. 109-461.","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",20000,,0,0,2008-04-21T08:32:20-04:00
604929,5d10a86a-d812-434f-af99-30a786f12a33,Q1,THE AMERICAN LEGION,2775,AMERICAN LEGION,2008,first_quarter,VET,"HR 585--Amend title 38, USC, to expand the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance--Amends the Veterans' Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006 to remove the requirement that, in order to qualify for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program during the period beginning on October 7, 2001, and ending on November 30, 2005, the Secretary of the military department concerned must determine that the loss was a direct result of a traumatic injury incurred in the theater of operations for Operations Enduring Freedom or Iraqi Freedom (thus including traumatic injury incurred while performing other types of military service during such period under such coverage).
HR 760--Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2007--Amend title 38, USC, to deem certain service in the organized military forces of the Government of the Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been active service for purposes of benefits under programs administered by the VA Secretary.
HR 1137--Amend title 38, USC, to increase to $2,000 the amount of the Medal of Honor special pension under that title and to provide for payment of that pension to the surviving spouse of a deceased Medal of Honor recipient--Increases from $1,000 to $2,000 the monthly special pension paid to Medal of Honor recipients.  Provides for payment of such pension to the surviving spouse of a deceased recipient as long as the surviving spouse was married to the recipient: (1) for one year or more; or (2) for any period of time if a child was born of the marriage or was born to them before the marriage.
HR 1944--Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act of 2007--Amend title 38, USC, to direct the VA Secretary to screen certain veterans for symptoms of traumatic brain injury.
HR 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2007--Authorizes the VA Secretary to pay travel expenses for veterans receiving treatment at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities at the rate provided to federal employees in connection with the performance of official duties.  Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish and operate at least one and up to five centers of excellence for rural health research, education, and clinical activities; (2) establish a grant program to provide innovative transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas; (3) carry out demonstration projects to examine alternatives for expanding care for veterans in rural areas; and (4) report annually to Congress on matters related to VA care for veterans residing in rural areas.
HR 2579--Amend title 38, USC--Amend title 38, USC, to authorize the use of funds in the Department of Veterans Affairs readjustment benefits accounts and funds appropriated for such purpose to provide funding for State approving agencies.
HR 2623--Amend title 38, USC--Amend title 38, USC, to prohibit the collection of copayments for all hospice care furnished by VA.
HR 3047--Veterans Claims Processing Innovation Act of 2007--Directs the VA Secretary to establish a work credit system for evaluating regional offices of the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) with respect to veterans' claims processing.  Requires the Secretary to: (1) develop and maintain a system for processing veterans' disability compensation claims using artificial intelligence that utilizes medical and military service data to generate disability  rating  recommendations; and (2) maintain a regional office at which all such claims are processed exclusively electronically.  Provides that if a veteran who is a claimant dies before completing the submission of a claim for benefits, the person who would receive any accrued benefits(s) due to such veteran shall be treated as the claimant for purposes of completing submission of the claim.  Directs the Secretary to contract with a private entity to evaluate the training and assessment programs for VBA employees.
HR 3249--Veterans Burial Benefits Improvement Act of 2007--Increases the authorized allowance for burial and funeral expenses for deceased veterans who: (1) at the time of death were in receipt of veterans' disability compensation or veterans' pension benefits; or (2) were veterans of any war or were discharged of released from active military service for a service-connected disability and for whom there is no next of kin or sufficient resources to cover funeral and burial costs.  Increases the burial plot allowance for veterans who, at the time of death, were receiving hospital or nursing home care in or through the VA.  Authorizes the annual adjustment of such allowances by the same percentage increase as adjustments to benefit amounts payable under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act.
HR 3286--Amend title 38, USC, to reduce the period of time for which a veteran must be totally disabled before the veteran's survivors are eligible for the benefits provided by the VA Secretary for survivors of certain veterans rated totally disabled at time of death--Allows veterans' disability compensation benefits to be paid to the survivor of a veteran whose service-connected disability was continuously rated totally disabling for at least one year immediately preceding death.  (Current law allows such survivor right of payment if the disability was rated total for periods of up to ten years under various circumstances). HR 3415--Amend title 38, USC, to authorize the placement in a national cemetery of memorial markers for the purpose of commemorating servicemembers or other persons whose remains are interred in an American Battle Monuments Commission cemetery--Requires the VA Secretary to furnish for placement a memorial headstone or marker in a national cemetery to commemorate veterans and their spouses whose remains are interred in an American Battle Monuments Commission cemetery.
HR 23; S 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of WWII Act of 2007--Directs the VA Secretary to pay a monthly benefit of $1,000 to certain honorably-discharged veterans of the U.S. Merchant Marine who served between December 7, 1941, and December 3, 1946 (or to their survivors).  Includes service in the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service.  Exempts from taxation benefits paid under this Act.
S 383--A bill to amend title 38, USC, to extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service in the Persian Gulf War or future hostilities from two years to five years after discharge or release--Extends from 2 years to 5 years following discharge or release the eligibility period for certain veterans who served in combat after the Persian Gulf War to receive hospital care, medical services, or nursing home care provided by the VA Secretary, notwithstanding a lack of evidence to conclude that their condition is attributable to such service.
HR 797; S 1163; PL 110-157--Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007--A bill to amend title 38, USC, to improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans in certain cases of impairment of vision involving both eyes, and to provide for the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes.
S 1233--Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007--A bill to provide and enhance intervention, rehabilitative treatment, and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury.
HR 2790--Amend title 38, USC, to establish the position of Director of Physician Assistant Services within the office of the Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Health--Establishes within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) the position of Director of Physician Assistant Services, who shall report to the VHA's Under Secretary for Health on all matters relating to the education and training, employment, appropriate utilization, and optimal participation of physician assistants within VHA programs and initiatives.
HR 3458--Direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on the provision of traumatic brain injury care in rural areas--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out a pilot program in five rural States selected by the Secretary, in consultation with the Office of Rural Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs.  In each of the five States selected, the Secretary shall assign a specific Department of Veterans Affairs case manager to each individual diagnosed with traumatic brain injury who is receiving care in a medical facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs in a selected State.
HR 3819--Veterans Emergency Care Fairness Act of 2007--Requires (current law authorizes) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reimburse certain veterans without a service-connected disability enrolled as active participants of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care plan for the cost of emergency treatment received in a non-VA facility until such time as such veterans are transferred to a VA facility.  Requires (current law authorizes) the Secretary to reimburse certain veterans with a service-connected disability or a non-service-connected disability associated with or aggravating a service-connected disability for the value of emergency treatment for which such veterans have made payment from sources other than the VA.
HR 4053--Mental Health Improvements Act of 2007--Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure the provision of specified substance use disorder treatment services at each VA medical Center and community-based outpatient clinic.  Requires the Secretary to ensure that treatment for a substance use disorder and a comorbid mental health disorder is provided concurrently by a team of experienced clinicians.  Requires the Secretary to: (1) carry out a program of enhanced care and treatment for veterans with substance use disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); and (2) establish at least six national centers of excellence on PTSD and substance use disorders.  Requires a report on residential mental health care facilities of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).  Pays tribute to Justin Bailey.  Requires a: (1) pilot program on peer outreach and support services, readjustment counseling services, and other mental health services for veterans of OIF and OEF; (2) program of research into comorbid PTSD and substance use disorder and (3) pilot program on the provision of readjustment and transition assistance to veterans and their families in cooperation with Vet Centers. HR 4107--Woman Veterans Health Care Improvement Act--Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to: (1) conduct a long- term epidemiological study on the health of women veterans who served on active duty in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom; (2) assess barriers encountered by women veterans to the provision by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of comprehensive health car; (3) assess all health care services and programs provided by the VA for women veterans; (4) provide training for mental health professionals who provide counseling to women veterans suffering from sexual trauma; (5) develop a plan for the identification, development, and dissemination of treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other conditions attributable to combat or sexual trauma that are proven effective for women veterans; (6) conduct a study of the provision of readjustment counseling and related mental health services for women veterans at vet centers; (7) carry out a pilot program for child care for certain women veterans receiving health care from VA facilities; and (8) carry out a pilot program to evaluate feasibility of providing counseling and transition adjustment assistance for women veterans who are newly separated from active duty service.  Requires women veterans recently separated from active duty service to be included on the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans.
HR 4146--Amend title 38, USC, to clarify the availability of emergency medical care for veterans in non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities--Requires the determination of whether a veteran can be transferred to a Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility after receiving emergency medical treatment in a non-Department facility to be based both on the condition of the veteran and on the availability of a bed in a Department facility that is not geographically inaccessible to the veteran.
HR 4204--Veterans Suicide Study Act--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall conduct a study to determine the number of veterans who have committed suicide between January 1, 1997 and the date of the enactment of this Act.

Testimony to House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee Economic Opportunity--Testimony on expiring Department of Veterans Affairs Programs--Adjustable Rates Mortgages, Apprenticeship and on-the-job training, Post Vietnam Era Veterans Educational Assistance Program, Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance, Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program, DOL VETS Program, VETS Claim Referral Program to Office of Special Counsel.

Testimony to the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs--Findings and Recommendations of the Veterans Disability Commission with Respect to the Current Disability Compensation System--American Legion recommends changes to VA Disability ratings.

Committee on Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs--On the Use of Artificial Intelligence to Improve VA's Claim Processing System--American Legion cautions VA on use of AI to improve claims processing.

Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs--VA Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2009--VA Budget Request, Veterans Health Care Administration, Mandatory Funding of VA Medical Care, Third-Party Reimbursements, Medicare Reimbursements, Medical Construction and Infrastructure Support, Major and Minor Construction, Veterans Benefits Administration, National Cemetery Administration, National Shrine Commitment, State Cemetery Construction Grants, GI Bill and Veterans Education Benefits, State Approving Agencies, VA Home Loan Guarantee Program, Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Department of Labor VETS service, Homelessness, Training, Veterans Workforce and Investment Program, Employment Rights and Veterans Preference, Veteran/Service-Connected Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses.

Committee on Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs--Testimony regarding problems in claims--Examining the backlog and VA's claims processing system.

Committee on Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Health--VA Construction Authorization--Advocate greater funding for VA Construction purposes.

Committee on Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Health--Supporting Those who Support our Veterans--Mental Health Treatment for Veterans' Families.","Defense, Dept of (DOD),Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Labor, Dept of (DOL),SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA),State, Dept of (DOS),Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",,60000,0,0,2008-04-21T08:39:32-04:00
605258,8860a8de-8c5c-4fb7-8877-d2102ebc844d,Q1,FOLEY & LARDNER LLP,15042,ST JOHN HEALTH,2008,first_quarter,VET,"Funding for construction of medical facilities, research and medical services; health demo program; craniofacial medical programs","Defense, Dept of (DOD),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",40000,,0,0,2008-04-21T09:35:29-04:00
605486,045fc1da-f495-42b9-87df-f5d4d351750d,Q1,MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA,28195,MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA,2008,first_quarter,VET,mental health needs of returning veterans and family members,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",,15979,0,0,2008-04-21T09:58:52-04:00
605531,e08a4e33-7ec4-491d-b879-253e3af83948,Q1,"F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LTD, AND ITS AFFILIATES",18411,F HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LTD AND ITS AFFILIATES,2008,first_quarter,VET,VA standardization of purchasing policies relating to blood glucose equipment.,,,1296416,0,0,2008-04-21T10:00:05-04:00
605734,15e19c5e-6fba-4ad1-8f6a-2f84f9959695,Q1,MONSTER WORLDWIDE,299310,MONSTER WORLDWIDE,2008,first_quarter,VET,Issues to encourage veteran employment strategies for agencies.,"Education, Dept of,Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Office of Personnel Management (OPM),SENATE,U.S. Trade Representative (USTR),Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA),Veterans Employment & Training Service",,140000,0,0,2008-04-21T10:18:14-04:00
605856,69d87fae-cbd9-40fd-874f-d5f18ba0f5ad,Q1,HEALTH NET FEDERAL SERVICES,301618,HEALTH NET FEDERAL SERVICES,2008,first_quarter,VET,All matters related to veterans' health care,"Defense, Dept of (DOD),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",,330000,0,0,2008-04-21T10:27:39-04:00
606201,802a9481-7d4d-4bac-a6ea-543fda8e13d1,Q1,NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS,26502,NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS,2008,first_quarter,VET,FY 2009 VA Mil Con Appropriations,"Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD),SENATE,Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",,13574,0,0,2008-04-21T10:52:43-04:00
606288,15dc65c7-6c43-4296-b28f-ab817a0f69b6,Q1,AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD,682,CITIZENS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION,2008,first_quarter,VET,Equal rights/benefits for U.S. military veterans from Puerto Rico,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,White House Office",120000,,0,0,2008-04-21T10:58:15-04:00